Irritable Male Syndrome (IMS) Is An Actual Condition
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/what-is-ims-in-men_l_68c42f3ce4b0b3dca95e7d4e
> «…the term âirritable male syndromeâ does exist, and in the two decades since it was coined, itâs become accepted in medical and psychological circles. While not a clinical diagnosis, experts say itâs an accurate description of a cluster of symptoms that often appears in aging men.
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> According to Houman, the most common symptoms are:
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> * Mood changes, including irritability, lower motivation and feelings of depression
> * Cognitive changes, like difficulty concentrating or memory lapses
> * Low energy and fatigue that isnât explained by poor sleep alone
> * Reduced libido and fewer spontaneous erections
> * Loss of muscle mass and strength despite regular exercise
> * Increased body fat, particularly around the midsection
> * Sleep disturbances, including insomnia or poor-quality rest
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> While it does usually occur in men later in life, Iâve seen men in their 20s or 30s, who have poor diets, high stress and other factors, can also experience IMS.â
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> When you overlay the stresses of managing a career, finances and relationships, plus the state of the world in general, you can see that many factors could make a man more irritable. Then add in broken sleep, a lack of experience or framework for expressing vulnerability or issues and increasing social isolation, and you can see how multiple factors can pile up to impact an individual.
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> Midlife men are the highest suicide cohort, with a rate almost five times that of women of all ages, so the issue is significant and we shouldnât marginalize it by questioning its existence or attempting to downplay it…»
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